Lady Gaga has always stood out, no matter what, and her performance at the Grammys obviously couldn't help but be memorable, and apparently meme-able as well.
As usual, she set the stage on fire with her solo rendition of 'Shallow', the emotional ballad from her Oscar-nominated film, 'A Star is Born', but little did she know that one moment from her incredible performance would make her the only Grammys meme that matters. She won three Grammys this time - Best Song Written for Visual Media for 'Shallow', Best Pop Solo Performance for 'Joanne', and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Bradley Cooper for 'Shallow' - but the most important award was Twitter's seal of approval for her deathly stare at the end her performance.
At the end of the song, she pulled this pose -
Twitter
It doesn't look that bad from here, right? It's a little terrifying and uncomfortable, that's it. But, it looked like this in the camera.
Twitter
Yikes.
And thus, a meme was born.
What my food sees when I check on them in the oven #Grammys pic.twitter.com/jWzozNUVLJ
— Akafi Ali (@AkafiAli) February 11, 2019
We've all been there.
Amazon: Your order has shipped. Me waiting at my door: #GRAMMYsâ â #ladygaga pic.twitter.com/4BG303IqOh
— Aquacheese (@aquacheeseplz) February 11, 2019
Why do people have private profiles?
Trying to look at the profile picture of someone on private who adds you on Instagram #Grammys pic.twitter.com/9lrH8ypiBA
— Individual - Not the 1 (@MikeJBruno) February 11, 2019
Card or die?
Me when the restaurant is cash only #grammys pic.twitter.com/BXF11lgxw1
— Andy Kenareki (@AndyKenareki) February 11, 2019
Exactly.
“per my previous email” pic.twitter.com/nkAJOEkkaG
— ryan carey-mahoney (@thegoodcarmah) February 11, 2019
Who did it?
Me checking outlets to see who stole my charger. #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/hkQTqlidBo
— Kari (@karidigg) February 11, 2019
All Lady Gaga stans be like.
Anyone: *talks shit about Lady Gaga* Me: pic.twitter.com/q902GhPyGS
— Alex Goldschmidt (@alexandergold) February 11, 2019
Umm.
Me when the bar has last call 30 mins before 2am. #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/49KbH1BjT5
— Andy Kenareki (@AndyKenareki) February 11, 2019
Every single Sunday.
When someone tells me tomorrow is Monday...#GRAMMYs @ladygaga pic.twitter.com/WcFzLGTq5d
— Cosmopolitan (@Cosmopolitan) February 11, 2019
Is she peering into our souls?
Lady Gaga staring in the camera I'm sitting here like: #Grammys pic.twitter.com/XQ0QoO3Uyl
— Errol Nicholson (@errol_nic) February 11, 2019

After serving a brief suspension over his objectionable comments on a popular chat show, Hardik Pandya has returned to the Indian team with better focus and more determination. Thriving in the role of an allrounder, the Baroda cricketer has adequately aided the Indian team during their recent tour of New Zealand.
However, during the third and decisive third Twenty20 International (T20I) at the Seddon Park in Hamilton, the Indian cricketer was seen struggling with the ball. The right-arm seamer was clobbered all around the park, conceding 47 runs in his quota of four overs. He was India's second most expensive bowler after his brother Krunal (0-54) on the day.
When it came to his batting, Pandya couldn't do much to rescue his team from a four-run loss. With his side in desperate need of some power-hitting, the 25-year-old was promoted up the order but couldn't make it count as he departed after a 11-ball 21. If his outing in the third T20I got him frustrated, Pandya further became the subject of criticism after a young Indian fan asked him an interesting question while cheering for the visitors in the stands during the second T20I at the Eden Park in Auckland.
give this lady a Bharat Ratnaððð#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/PQA8KtGNFB
— Sunil- The cricketer (@1sInto2s) February 8, 2019
Dressed in India's iconic blue jersey, a young girl was seen holding a placard that read: "Pandya Aaj Karke Aaya Kya?" - a dig at Pandya's remarks during his appearance on 'Koffee With Karan'. As soon as the photo of the Indian girl holding the poster surfaced on the social media, cricket fans used the opportunity to take a dig at Pandya.
It's not online trolling This was real trolling ðð
— Shashank (@shashankachrya) February 8, 2019
#Cricket trollingðððð Best poster presentation ð
— shahJahanch (@shahjahanmath) February 10, 2019
Karke nai aaya isiliye haargaye ðððð¤£
— Harish George (@george_harish) February 10, 2019
ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£ð¤£pandya ki lag gaye
— Shakir Sheikh (@ShakirS67500288) February 10, 2019
Champion she is! ð
— Sukrit Ghosh (@Sukrit_G) February 10, 2019
Give this lady her dues : Kya bola re.... @ICC Best Say of The Day !!
— Neelum Guha (@zoinxy) February 10, 2019

PM Narendra Modi recently visited Jammu and Kashmir and there's obviously nothing wrong with that, I mean we all know how much he loves travelling. #Wanderlust
But, his visit isn't being questioned, what he was doing there at one point is confusing everyone.
PM Shri @narendramodi takes boat ride to inspect Dal lake in Srinagar. #NaMoInJK pic.twitter.com/YkW4ogtCOR
— BJP (@BJP4India) February 3, 2019
The video is from when he took a boat ride on the Dal Lake, and it looks like he's waving at a lot of people but there's no one.
What going on? Yes, PM Modi is waving, that's pretty normal, but who is he waving at? That's the biggest question. There's literally no one around. Is it just for the cameras? What is happening? The nation wants to know!
Yes blame the cameraman, sure.
This camera person has done the Hon PM a huge disservice by not showing all the people furiously waving back because there is no way the PM would be waving at an empty lake. https://t.co/YJoEfX8DJ3
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) February 4, 2019
Is it?
Must've been embarrassing to wave at cameras only Modi at Dal Lake in Indian Occupied Kashmir pic.twitter.com/fhpdYF70Ow
— omar r quraishi (@omar_quraishi) February 4, 2019
Is he succeeding?
He is trying to Create MODI WAVE ðððð https://t.co/oVixLUm3ws
— emrn bichu (@emrnbichu) February 4, 2019
We need answers!
I see no one there. We hear Kashmir is under lockdown for his visit. So...who is he waving to? ð https://t.co/oCvrgTaF8C
— Rita Banerji â â (@Rita_Banerji) February 3, 2019
Could be.
Who is he waving at? Aquaman? https://t.co/zLiKKwL9x1
— Akshay Parvatkar (@camera_wala) February 4, 2019
Everyone's angry about the lock down.
Not sure who pradhan mantri ji could possibly be waving to, since Srinagar has been on lock down since last night and internet snapped. All for a couple hours of PM's visit. https://t.co/RFa9MLa2ch
— Naveed Iqbal (@NaveedIqbal) February 3, 2019
Same energy.
Same same... pic.twitter.com/tSs3mMDdby
— Dr. Jonathan ððð®ð³ (@just1doctorwala) February 4, 2019
An explanation?
For the those who are asking , the ð is for BJPs countless imaginary 'friends' in Kashmir. https://t.co/l0YPq2oiVy
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) February 4, 2019
Give him a raise!
Cameraperson has done tremendous job ... Must be awarded. pic.twitter.com/BCw5UFEpV4
— Muqadas Jeelani (@jeelani03_) February 4, 2019
Never.
World : When will you stop making memes outa Modi's infamous dal ðð¼ wave?#Koshurtwitter : pic.twitter.com/PddKKdUmz2
— ðð¬ð¦ðð§ ðð¡ðð§ (@usman9khan) February 4, 2019

The 'Super Bowl' is a widely watched event worldwide and hence always brings a bag of goodies in the form of some big shot trailers and teasers dropping our way.
Here are the top 5 movies trailers that left us all excited:
1. Avengers: Endgame- Tony Stark is coming back and everyone is gearing up to take on Thanos. How do we keep calm now? April is way too far!
2. Captain Marvel- This one is going to be special with Brie Larson, as the insanely powerful Captain Marvel, getting stuck and fighting it out between two alien races.
3. Toy Story 4- This one is packed with a lot of action and nostalgia because Bo Peep is coming back after more than 20 years after making a debut back in 1999. The movie will hit theatres in June.
4. Fast And Furious Presents: Hobbs And Shaw- This is going to be the 'Fast And Furious' spin-off that we deserve and stars Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham who will begrudgingly join hands to fight the terror known as Brixton.
5. The Handmaid's Tale ( Season 3)- If you're a fan of this mega-popular series, then we know that you're on pins and needles waiting for the release of this one. After the last season left fans on a cliffhanger, this one promises more drama.
So, which one are you the most excited for? Let us know in the comment section.

Arguably one of most impressive off-spinners of his generation, Harbhajan Singh ruled the bowling charts during his stint with Team India in international cricket. Making full use of his whiplash action, Bhajji managed to alter the length and pace of his deliveries with relative ease, which, in turn, spelled doom for opposition batsmen.
But, a lack of form and rise of young spinners has pretty much restricted him to domestic cricket now. While he might not have featured for Team India in almost three years, Bhajji continues to be a vital cog in Chennai Super Kings' bowling unit in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
While cricket remains his first love, the 38-year-old is a self-proclaimed fan of wrestling. He was earlier seen arm-wrestling prominent WWE superstar Dalip Singh aka the Great Khali. And, now the 'Turbanator' has backed it up by stepping in the ring himself.
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Panja with great khali @dalipsinghcwe #bigfella #Awesomeguy #bigman
A post shared by Harbhajan Turbanator Singh (@harbhajan3) on Jun 8, 2018 at 8:51am PDT
Invited to Khali's wrestling academy - Continental Wrestling Entertainment (CWE) - in Jalandhar, Harbhajan stepped in the ring and gave a motivational speech to the youngsters. The Indian spinner was urging them to work on the area of their interest irrespective of the sport they chose to pursue. But, before he could finish, Harbhajan's motivational speech was cut short by a local wrestler.
The wrestler, whose ring name is 'Dubey-ji', entered the ring to interrupt the Indian cricketer's speech. Confronting Bhajji, the local wrestler introduced himself as the Singham of CWE wrestling. To which, Harbhajan broke down laughing before mocking him by saying: "What kind of a Singham are you because the Singham's that I've heard of, have strong personality, unlike you".
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Some CWE time at @dalipsinghcwe Khali academy jalandhar ððªð
A post shared by Harbhajan Turbanator Singh (@harbhajan3) on Feb 2, 2019 at 8:41pm PST
In response, the irate wrestler said: "You may be a superstar but you don't know the first thing about making any sort of motivational speeches". The confrontation went on before 'Dubey-ji' challenged Bhajji to a fight. But, he soon regretted his decision as Harbhajan landed a tight slap on his cheek that saw the local wrestler running out of the ring. To make a point, Bhajji, then, also dropped the mic in the middle of the ring.
While it pretty much looked like a publicity stunt, Bhajji's latest antics surely reminded us of the infamous slap he landed on the cheek of S Sreesanth following an encounter between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab in the IPL in 2008.

Do you often admire the athletic physique of your college friend? Wonder why your friend is obsessing with his or her diet during college hours? Most of us during our college days think that a good physique is merely for looks, getting girls and appreciation from fellow mates. Apart from these superficial aspects, a fit body can have many other positive effects in your life.
Here are the benefits following a dedicated training regime and a balanced diet plan during your college years:
Reduced Stress & Anxiety Levels:
Lifting weights and having a decent cardiovascular endurance can help reduce stress and anxiety levels. Aerobic exercise has shown to elevate and stabilize mood.
Enhanced Cognitive Function:
Exercise has been demonstrated to have an impact on our cognitive(brain) functions and improve alertness and focus. This can help you with your exams and academic endeavours.
Better Sleep:
Daily Exercise will help you fall asleep faster, improve your sleep quality and regulate your natural sleep cycle.
Health Management:
Whether you are skinny, fat or skinny fat, a daily exercise routine can help you enhance muscle mass in your body and reduce the excess unhealthy fat over time.
A Sense Of Achievement:
Completing your exercise goals and achieving small chunks of progress gives us a sense of achievement and increases our motivation levels inside as well as outside the gym.
Increased Positivity:
Seeing your body change for good and putting efforts for something productive makes you feel positive and you become more positive about life.
Enhanced Physique:
Who doesn't feel good with a good pair of strong arms or shoulders? Who doesn't feel good when clothes fit them better? Who doesn't like a compliment or two? I think this point is self-explanatory and yes please don't skip your Leg Day!
Being fit and healthy increases your sense of self-value and your perceived value (value given to you by others) both of which contribute to an enhanced persona and self-confidence. This confidence can be highly rewarding while giving a seminar or networking with new people.
Apart from the confidence boost and other potential upsides of participating in daily physical activity, there are some people who fall prey to the downsides by taking fitness to an extreme, skipping social occasions, and being too restrictive. Please don't take this route unless you are a competitive athlete, as college time won't come back and in the long term, such short-term deviation won't matter much.
That's it, folks! If you are a college student and are not participating in any form of physical activity on a daily basis, you are making a HUGE MISTAKE.
This is one of the most perfect solutions for someone looking to increase their confidence in a holistic manner.
Yash Sharma is a former national level Football player, now a Strength Coach, Nutritionist and Natural Bodybuilder. He also runs a YouTube Channel Yash Sharma Fitness via which he aims to educate all the fitness enthusiasts to maximize their gains by methods that are backed by science and applicable easily. Connect with him on YouTube, YashSharmaFitness@gmail.com, Facebook and Instagram.

If the Indian Premier League (IPL) is considered to be one of the most lucrative T20 tournaments across the world, Australia's very own Big Bash League (BBL), too, continues to entice cricket fans with entertaining and exciting clashes over the years. From some breathtaking bowling spells to batting masterclass of marauding batsmen, the BBL has given cricket fans some of the greatest moments in the sport.
Staying true to its nature, the eighth edition of the BBL is proving to be one of the best since the league's inception. More recently, the 29th match of the ongoing edition between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat, too, produced some priceless moments that enthralled pundits and spectators alike.
Yes, Baz! He goes large to bring up another half-century, this one from 31 balls!#BBL08 | @Weet_Bix pic.twitter.com/XqpNstvA2a
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) 13 January 2019
If the blistering batting display of the 'Bash brothers' Brendon McCullum (69) and Chris Lynn (66*) - who combined to score nine sixes for their side - helped Brisbane to post 192 runs, the magical spells of Brendan Doggett (3-16) and Mitchell Swepson (3-22) forced Melbourne to bundle out for just 91 runs in their run-chase.
While a massive 101-run triumph for Brisbane was already a talking point, the best, or should we say, the priceless moment of the game came through a fan in the stands at the Geelong Cricket Ground. A 16-year-old spectator produced one of the most cherished moments of the game in the 15th over when Lynn hit a massive six straight down the ground.
This would've been the greatest catch in sporting history ðð He didn't get the catch, but he gets a Bucket Moment! #BBL08 pic.twitter.com/03o3HBlxDU
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) 13 January 2019
While the Brisbane batsman wasn't too bothered with the fielder at the ropes since the ball was travelling well beyond his reach, the young boy, who was sitting in the stands, ran from his seat and attempted to catch the ball near the sight screen. Showing great determination, the youngster nearly pulled off what would've surely been the greatest catch in sporting history, but he just couldn't hold onto the ball which slipped in the last moment.
Though he missed out on completing the catch, the youngster's effort was hailed by cricket fans across the globe.
Great effort considering he nearly copped it in the face ð ð ð ð
— stephanie williams (@steph_983) 13 January 2019
Love bbl for these reasons basically. Entertainment.
— Aneesh Chandoke (@AneeshChandoke) 13 January 2019
Surely he deserves free KFC for a month..,cmon what a effort
— Glen (@kingschoppe) 13 January 2019
Bad luck.......... but Gr8 Efforts
— Abhijeet Pathania (@AbhijeetCE03) 13 January 2019
Great effort It's just a shame that security nearly kicked him out!
— Drew Semmens (@drewie_5) 13 January 2019
Incredible effort on so many levels
— Stefan (@Stefandvb) 13 January 2019
aw! This is one of the best attempts i have seen in cricket by a fan!
— Eshan (@_eshan) 13 January 2019

It seems as if Virat Kohli is still hungover from his big fat Punjabi wedding or maybe he's gearing up for the wedding season back home, but he's definitely not shy to show us his dance moves, a fact proven on day 3 of the opening test at the Adelaide Oval.
India bowled Australia out for 235 runs, which clearly, in turn, put Kohli in a severely good move.
He was seen doing a little 'jig', while fielding, as India was on a 15-run lead in the first innings, before the rain affected the match throughout the day.
(c)Twitter
Earlier on day 2, the Indian skipper was all geared up after the Aussie batting line-up came under attack by India, but the third day beat the second as he showed off his excellent dance moves out of sheer excitement!
Virat's loving it... #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/JV0lxo4Aen
— cricket.com.au(@cricketcomau) 8 December 2018
The unpredictability of the weather delayed the game by 45 minutes in the morning but that didn't deter the spirit of the Indian team, especially that of Kohli's!
(c)Twitter
The innings have been quite satisfactory for the Indian team so far, after setting a score of 250, Indian pacer Ishant Sharma dismissed opener, Aaron Finch, for a duck, followed by spinner Ravichandran Ashwin picking up 3 important wickets, dismissing Marcus Harris, Usman Khwaja and Shaun Marsh.
But Kohli still stole the show for us with his epic on-field dance moves. No wonder Anushka seems happier by day, as it looks like he is clearly keeping her entertained!

I thought everyone in this country - and the world - loved Shah Rukh Khan, but turns out I was wrong.
Well, when you're one of the most famous people in the country, you end up having to deal with hate and threats, and no, that's not okay, but it still happens.
Everything is not exactly okay for King Khan right now, as an Odisha-based outfit has threatened to attack him with ink and show him black flags if he visits the state during the Men's Hockey World Cup slated to kickstart next week.
This seemingly random threat by an organization called the 'Kalinga Sena' did not come out of the blue, as there's a long history attached to their grudge.
It goes all the way back to SRK's 2001 film 'Asoka' as the Kalinga Sena felt like the movie insulted the culture of Odisha by depicting the Kalinga war wrongly.
Moreover, the organization had also previously filed a police complaint against the actor on November 1 for allegedly 'insulting' Odisha and then, even a rally was held to burn his effigy on November 11. Now, that seems a little too much, doesn't it?
Okay, just a refresher, here's the story of the Kalinga war. It was a battle between Emperor Asoka and the Kalinga king which was won by Asoka.
The movie is like almost two freaking decades old, so obviously, this is not a new issue. Reportedly, 'Asoka' faced problems 17 years ago as well when it came to its release and did not screen in the state for more than a week due to the protests against it.
Hemant Rath, the Kalinga Sena chief, has demanded an apology from SRK. In a statement to the press, the outfit's general secretary Nihar Pani said, “We have made preparation to throw ink on the actor's face and show him black flag at any place from the airport to the stadium. Our activists will remain present all along the road where Khan is likely to visit.”
As mentioned above, SRK is all set to visit the state in a couple of day for the inauguration of the World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium and therefore the issue and the protests have resurfaced again.
Obviously, this calls for extra protection for the actor and the other celebrities set to attend the ceremony and the police have already made arrangement for that, of course.

Like the famous Wallace Stevens' poem Disillusionment of Ten o' Clock, the tiny state of Goa tenders myriad different hues. So, what did I choose for my latest trip down the west coast? Biker.
This choice offered me an insight into India's eccentric riding community, via Rider Mania, the world's largest gathering of Royal Enfield owners.
The three-day festival rode the wave of the RE's brand new 650cc twins – Interceptor INT 650 and the Continental INT 650 – that were presented to India hours before the motorcycling extravaganza kicked off. I even hit tarmac astride both the bikes and they seemed nothing like any RE you would've ever ridden before. But more on that later.
Royal Enfield/Alshaar
I landed in Goa to dirt tracks and racing competitions on Day 1 of the festival to all sorts of Royal Enfields – from the custom vintage models to the more recent over-chromed 350s.
There were vibrant custom helmet stalls, a testosterone-heavy beer drinking competition and a Maut ka Kuan that invoked a very familiar mela nostalgia from my childhood days growing up in small towns.
Standing on one leg, a biker called Vinod Rawat stood out amidst this colourful bedlam. He lost the other limb when a truck ran him over at the tender age of six. Despite the efforts of doctors for the next six months, one of his legs had to be amputated owing to financial struggles. But a Mumbai hospital designed a special prosthetic leg for him when he was 27, and he has not looked back ever since.
Royal Enfield/Alshaar
He started the Convoy Control Club in 2010 for differently-abled riders, after facing rejection from other clubs due to his disability. Starting with three motorcyclists, the club now boasts of 120+ members. The youngest is 21 while the oldest are in their mid-50s. He took the stage to share his story at Rider Mania to an inquisitive audience.
“In 2010, I was a part of Rider Mania and from then on I have always been a part of it,” he says. He has always ridden alone but receives whole-hearted backing from his family. “I have preferred Rider Mania to the other biking events because here you have everybody riding the Bullet. There is uniformity and everybody is on the same platform whereas other biker's music festivals have mixed bikes and hence there is a great disparity.”
Royal Enfield/Alshaar
His spirit reverberated in the beats of one of India's most promising young rappers Vivian Fernandes alias Divine, and his Gully Gang, on the main stage, later that night. “Sikander Vo Jo Jeeta Hain/Dilo Ko Beta Andar Se/Chhutkara Paoge Jhanjat Se/Mehnat Aur Thodi Mannat Se/Thakaan Aur Thodi Kismat Se/Par Moti Bante Kankad Se/Aarami Hogi Jannat Mein/Hum Pale Jaha Tu Matti Le/Iss Jungle Ki Kahani Mein,” he rapped the evening to a close. And after dark, what happens in Goa, stays in Goa.
Royal Enfield/Alshaar
More biker events awaited at the main arena on Day 2. But a quick meal at Sarah Todd's Antares later, I rode my Himalayan (borrowed from RE only for a day) to the RE Garage Café, in Baga. A friend had described the café's vibe to me as unruffled and laid-back.
A mammoth industrial fan whirring overhead in the restaurant area was the epitome of this aura. Apart from an eatery, the café also has a merchandise and gear shop and more remarkably, a tiny motorcycle museum that houses prized machines, from the 1939 Flying Flea to the 1965 750cc Interceptor and more.
The chief food curator Jamshed Madon is the face of this property that some Goans still refer to as the erstwhile J&A's Little Italy. And although I couldn't meet him on the day, his words from the launch, earlier this year, stayed with me. “It's a country- style kitchen for bikers and non-bikers alike. There's a lot of goodwill that has gone into the place. The goal is to reflect the local food and the food available on the road.”
Royal Enfield/Alshaar
The evening drew to a close with gigs from the likes of Su Real as I decided to spend it quietly by the Anjuna beach. But Is there ever a quiet evening when you're vacationing in Goa, I wonder. In the unexpected company of some old friends and a few new ones, the only colour I remember from the evening is black.
How. Ever. I still woke up just in time for the big day. It was now time to ride the new motorcycles, in Goa's south-central village of Dona Paula.
With the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) taking place in the background, it was me who felt like the real action hero as I first leaned into the corners first on the new Continental and then on the Interceptor. Having ridden the Himalayan over the weekend, these felt like massive upgrades. In fact, I'd even dare call them very very world-class. It wasn't very long ago that I was speeding on the latest Ducati Scrambler in Italy.
Royal Enfield/Alshaar
For starters, the Interceptor 650 features the styling ethos of a roadster in the classic mould, while the Continental GT is a cafe racer. Both the motorcycles use Royal Enfield's brand-new 648cc parallel twin-cylinder engine, which is surprisingly smooth and well-balanced (check out Kartik Singhee's Chaai ka cup test ICYMI ).
Though unlike your usual REs, it also sounds brilliant thanks to the 270-degree firing order, even on the stock exhaust pipes. The new tubular double cradle frame, basic but competent suspension, excellent brakes and standard dual-channel ABS completes a rather thorough if basic package.
And the big news is the incredible starting price of Rs 2.50 lakh for the Interceptor and Rs 2.65 lakh (both ex-showroom) for the Continental. There is no upside fork on the front nor is the engine liquid cooled. There aren't fancy electronics as well. But this duo will sell because it's RE and India loves it, just like Goa.
It was my fifth trip to the Konkan state this year, and it remains to be a gift that keeps on giving. Still enough time for a sixth maybe?
Royal Enfield/Alshaar

Time and again, the plight of Indian athletes has thronged the headlines to the sheer shock of common man. They are denied adequate training facilities. There is rarely a cash reward to acknowledge their efforts. And, most of them struggle to get a proper diet - a prerequisite for any sportsperson across the globe.
The sorry state of Indian sportspersons once again came to the fore recently in Karnataka. In a ceremony where they were supposed to be felicitated, the state athletes were left disgraced by Karnataka Revenue Minister RV Deshpande.
Invited to inaugurate the indoor stadium built by the PWD in Karwar's Haliyal town, Deshpande was supposed to felicitate the national, state and district level athletes from Karnataka by distributing sports kits to them. But, believe it or not, Mr. Minister was apparently so eager to wrap up the event to make time for his other engagements that he tossed up sports kits from the stage.
#WATCH Karnataka Revenue Minister RV Deshpande throws sports kits from a stage at national, state and district level athletes, in Karwar's Haliyala. (31.10.18) pic.twitter.com/m82LYSh9wL
— ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2018
There were no handshakes, no pat on the backs and no words of encouragement from Deshpande. The athletes were asked to line-up in front of the stage like destitute before the Karnataka minister began throwing sports kits at them which looked more like charity, than felicitation.
The video of the disgraceful felicitation ceremony has caused quite a stir on the social media, with the netizens slamming the Karnataka minister for his heinous act. But, Deshpande isn't bothered. In fact, while defending his actions, he termed it an unnecessary controversy. "They are all our boys and know me very well. Some people are trying to make a mountain out of a molehill," Deshpande was quoted as saying by TOI.
Whether he was trying to speed things up to be on schedule for another event or not, Deshpande's actions are nowhere close to what our hardworking athletes deserve. If we cannot give them cash rewards, basic diet or proper training facilities, the least thing we can do is acknowledge their efforts and show them some respect, or else, their hard work wouldn't mean anything.
How shameful it looks!
— NAVIN JALOTA (@NAVINJALOTA) November 1, 2018
Sick
— uthuni (@uthuni) November 1, 2018
they are not beggars ok!!
— bhavani prasad (@baavacs) November 1, 2018
Its not his fault, its fault of the ones who voted him to be this arrogant and insensible.
— Swinckles (@Jinki_Boli) November 1, 2018
Shameless minister.
— Sachin Cyber Expert (@CyberSachin) November 1, 2018
He has insulted the sportpersons by this act. Distributing kits to them in such a way denotes that this dolt doesn't have respect towards the people who shines nations name worldwide. Very sad. ð¥
— ðPurushottam ð (@Uttam_puruah) November 1, 2018
They should have boycotted this function instead of getting insulted by these illiterate filthy gutter politicians
— Psgopalakrishnan (@Psgopal11120588) November 1, 2018

Virat Kohli & Co. might be busy with the 5-match ODI series against West Indies, but in the back of their minds, the team is also low-key planning for the ICC World Cup that will take place in England in 2019. In case you're wondering if they are finalising their game plan or working on their fitness, you're wrong. While this might happen eventually, but currently the team is busy preparing their odd wish list for the tour which includes lots and lots of bananas. Confused?
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Reportedly, Team India's wish list for the tour is out and it includes bananas, a reserved rail coach and permission to have their wives accompany team to the tour. These were the requests that were put forward by the team, in their review meeting with the Committee of Administrators (CoA) in Hyderabad.
Just like us, the request of bananas confused the CoA as well. According to a report in The Indian Express, sources said, "Apparently, the England cricket board failed to serve the Indian team with the fruit of their choice during the tour. But the CoA was amused by the request and said that the players should have told the team manager to buy bananas on the BCCI's expenses."
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Another demand that raised eyebrows in the review meeting was the preference for train travel in England. The team wants a coach to be booked for them and although the committee was initially concerned about their safety, they "agreed under the condition that the CoA or BCCI won't be held responsible if anything untoward happens."
Sources further said, "There were other demands about booking hotels with a proper gym and discussions about the duration and protocol regarding wives accompanying players on tours."
Team India is currently busy smashing massive runs against West Indies and giving their opponents a tough time on the ground. For those who missed out on yesterday's match, Team India won by 224 runs in the 4th ODI that was played at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium on Monday.